Celebrity Sightings

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | June 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The 2009 Los Angeles Film Festival brought out some great talent including Jean-Marie Teno, the Cameroonian director who was screening his film, Sacred Places. Jonathan Amayo from Mode-HQ was on hand to answer technical questions during the Tech Talk segment of the festival. TV personality, Sal Masekela showed his support for musician Bill Withers during his performance with his wife, Kori.

Nollywood is making its mark in Hollywood with movies highlighting the making of Nollywood movies, and programs that celebrate the industry. Samir Malla, Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen and Ben Addelman were in a photoshoot for Nollywood Babylon at the Sundance.

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Filmmaker Shalini Kantayya heats things up with her latest film RED

Interview by Laura Adibe | September 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Jamati: Thank you Shalini for granting Jamati this interview. Can you let the readers know a little bit about yourself?

I am a filmmaker, eco-activist, and reality show survivor committed to using media as a tool to transform culture.

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